Java Jdk ((better)): Installing

javac HelloWorld.java # creates HelloWorld.class java HelloWorld # runs the program Expected output:

javac --version If you see version numbers for both, congratulations — you're ready to write Java! Create a file called HelloWorld.java : installing java jdk

Have questions or run into a weird error? Drop a comment below or check out the Eclipse Adoptium community forums. javac HelloWorld

For other distros (Fedora, Arch, etc.), use your package manager ( dnf , pacman , etc.) to install openjdk . Open a terminal (Command Prompt on Windows, Terminal on Mac/Linux) and run: For other distros (Fedora, Arch, etc

openjdk 17.0.9 2023-10-17 OpenJDK Runtime Environment Temurin-17.0.9+9 OpenJDK 64-Bit Server VM Temurin-17.0.9+9 Then check the compiler:

java --version You should see something like:

# Update your package list sudo apt update sudo apt install default-jdk Verify installation java --version